How To Fix SO684 - Document name and title must be entered


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

  • Message number: 684

  • Message text: Document name and title must be entered

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO684 - Document name and title must be entered ?
    The SAP error message SO684 indicates that when you are trying to create or process a document (such as a report, invoice, or any other document type) in SAP, the system requires both a document name and a title to be entered. This is a common requirement in SAP to ensure that documents are properly identified and can be easily referenced later.
    
    Cause: The error occurs because: The document you are trying to create does not have a name or title specified. The fields for the document name and title are mandatory in the context you are working in, and they have not been filled out.
    Solution: To resolve the SO684 error, you should: Check the Document Creation Screen: Ensure that you have filled in both the "Document Name" and "Document Title" fields. These fields are typically located in the header section of the document creation screen. Enter Valid Values: Make sure that the values you enter in

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